Playmaker Thauvin struck either side of Remy Cabella's goal as OM moved up to fifth in the table, pending St Etienne's Sunday clash with Metz.

Thauvin's first goal was outstanding, curled hard and low with the outside of his left foot from 30 yards after Dimitri Payet unusually opted not to shoot direct from a free-kick, instead disguising a square pass into Thauvin's path.

Florian Thauvin scored twice as Marseille moved up to fifth in Ligue 1 on Friday night

Remy Cabella wheels away in celebration after doubling Marseille's lead

The home fans mocked PSG's Barcelona defeat with a 'Forever Humiliated' banner

Cabella ran on to Payet's long pass and rounded keeper Mathieu Michel for the second just 20 minutes in as Rudi Garcia's side took control early on.

The third came in the 77th minute when Clinton Njie created the chance on the right, Morgan Sanson crossed to the edge of the six-yard box despite losing his balance and Thauvin tapped home.

The win moves Marseille up to fifth in the table, above Bordeaux. They are now two points behind fourth-placed Lyon, who have two games in hand.

The home fans used the occasion of Friday night's game to mock Le Classique rivals Paris Saint-Germain's dramatic 6-1 defeat by Barcelona.

The banner in the home end read 'Q$G Forever Humiliated' - a reference also to the Parisian club's wealthy owners, Qatar Investment Authority.

Unai Emery's side threw away a four-goal lead from the first leg, with Sergi Roberto's 95th minute goal ensuring a 6-5 aggregate victory for Barcelona.